Avangrid’s expanding footprint, powering economic growth from coast to coast
Avangrid is one of the nation’s leading energy generation companies, producing power for homes and businesses across the United States. With 80 projects spread across 21 states, we are expanding our footprint and creating value for communities through job creation and economic growth.
Our growing list of projects supports local jobs that help to prop up local communities, contribute significant tax revenue for states and counties, and represent major private investments in rural America that bolster the country’s energy independence.
Since the beginning of this year, we announced three new solar projects that reached commercial operation in Texas, Ohio, and California, adding nearly 600 Megawatts (MW) to the electric grid. At a time when power demand is growing, those projects alone can produce enough energy to power over 100,000 homes each year.
In March 2025, we announced commercial operations at its True North Solar project in Falls County, Texas. This 321 MWdc project is supporting Meta’s operations, including its upcoming data center in Temple, TX. In June 2025, we announced commercial operations at Camino Solar, a 57 MWdc project in Kern County, California as well as commercial operations at Powell Creek Solar, a 202 MWdc project in Putnam County, Ohio.
We’ve been around for over two decades now, producing home-grown electricity for millions of families each year. Our oldest projects date back to the turn of the century with Phoenix – built in 1999 and located near Palm Springs, California – and Klondike I – built in 2001 and located in Sherman County, Oregon.
Communities across the country realize tangible economic and social benefits thanks to Avangrid’s portfolio of projects. These 80 operating projects supported over 12,000 jobs (direct, indirect, and induced) last year. Additionally, the company’s power generation business contributed $112 million in taxes to state and local jurisdictions, paid $97 million in lease payments, and delivered $2.1 million in community support in 2024.
In Oregon and Washington, for example, Avangrid has a large business office, its National Control Center, National Training Center, and approximately 3.0 GW of generating capacity, representing a key region for the company. Avangrid’s operations support approximately 500 jobs and paid nearly $30 million in taxes, combined across both states.
“For many years, Avangrid has been a valuable member of Oregon’s business community and has played an important role in providing Oregonians with reliable energy,” said Angela Wilhelms, president and CEO of Oregon Business and Industry.
“Avangrid has been a leader in the energy industry in the Northwest for many years, with a talented local workforce, innovative operations, and competitive solutions for power customers around the country,” said Spencer Gray, executive director of the Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers Coalition. “I congratulate Avangrid on reaching this milestone and continuing its track record of excellence as an independent power generator.”
With energy demand expected to surge over the next decade, largely due to the construction of new data centers, Avangrid’s ability to bring new energy projects is vital. The company already has approximately 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of capacity that supports data centers with an additional 650 MW under construction or will be under construction soon. Avangrid is actively working on new projects that will help meet expected energy demand growth in the coming years.
In March 2025, Avangrid announced its plan to invest $20 billion in U.S. electrical grid infrastructure through the end of the decade. The plan reflects the critical need to invest in energy infrastructure to meet growing demand, as well as the United States’ position as a top investment priority for Avangrid and Iberdrola.
